Pregnancy caused rectovaginal fistula?

i had a baby 10 and 1/2 months ago. since then i had the iud Mirena put in. In the past week i have had a 'feces' smell coming from my vagina. After doing some research online, the only explination for this could be that i have a rectovaginal fistula. i am small (5'4'' 110lbs) and had a 8.6 baby vaginaly without tearing or needing stitches.
What are some other symptom of RVF? Are there any other explinations for this?

What would happen if i didnt get to a doctor? Im in the process of getting insurance

This does sound like a rectovaginal fistula. This needs immediate treatment. Don't delay, get to a doctor. You need a colo-rectal surgeon, not OBGYN.

It is likely the smell increases during sex because the penis is acting as a pump, drawing out gasses. RVF can vary; from small tears allowing only gasses through to full breaches with fecal matter crossing into the vagina. It certainly won't get better without treatment and it can get worse.

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